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[Onahama, Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture] The opening of the Onahama Marine Bridge brings a renewed sense of prosperity to the area...

Onahama is a port town in Iwaki City in southern Fukushima Prefecture, home to Onahama Port, the largest port in Fukushima Prefecture. Originally a small fishing village, Onahama was a shipping port for rice tax during the Edo period...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.07

What is the story behind the origin of Lake Inawashiro's Okinajima Island? [Fukushima Prefecture]

Lake Inawashiro is a famous tourist spot in Fukushima Prefecture. Many people have probably heard of it. In fact, there is an island called Okinajima within Lake Inawashiro, and it is home to a mysterious anecdote...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.05.29

Have you ever crossed the Fukuura Bridge in Matsushima? From today onwards, I personally and wholeheartedly recommend it...

Have you ever crossed Fukuura Bridge in Matsushima? Actually, I was born and raised in Miyagi Prefecture, but I have never crossed Fukuura Bridge. Whenever I go sightseeing in Matsushima, I always see it from afar...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.04.19

Sunset from Otakamori in Matsushima, one of Japan's three most scenic spots

If you want to see the whole view of Matsushima, try the "Four Great Views" - a detailed guide to the spectacular views! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Matsushima has four scenic spots known as the Four Great Views. Surrounding Matsushima Bay from the east, west, north, and south, they are called the Sokan (Otakamori), Reikan (Toyama), and Ikan (Ta...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.04.15

[Miyagi] The magnificent nature of Mt. Kinka seen from a climber's perspective!

A special movie released on THE NTH FACE's Japan site. The special feature "ROC...

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